American wildlife

Bison and eagles

American wildlife encompasses the animals native to or living wild in the Americas, though the phrase typically refers to North American fauna—deer, bears, eagles, bison, wolves, and the like.

The term appears in conservation contexts, nature documentaries, and discussions of habitat preservation: The organization works to protect American wildlife and their habitats.

Related

eagle · red-tailed hawk · alligator · raccoon · ant · salmon · hummingbird · monarch butterfly · jaguar · timber wolf · owl · frog · turtle · dragonfly · cougar · Florida panther · grizzly bear · mountain lion

Categories
  • Regional wildlife
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domestication status

American wildlifedomesticated animals

Species bred for human use

farm animals · cattle · poultry · laboratory animals · barnyard animals

geographic origin

American wildlifeAfrican wildlife

Animals native to that continent

Asian wildlife · Australian wildlife · Amazonian wildlife · Arctic wildlife · exotic species

organism type

American wildlifenative plants

Flora original to area

Family

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Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G